Residents have been advised not to share details of when they'll be out of their homes after two burglaries on Monday (April 7).

A quantity of valuable gold was stolen from properties, which had been left empty, in Redhill and Leatherhead.

The first break-in was in Woodhatch Road, Redhill, between 10am and 10.20am with the second between 7.15pm and 10.20am in Sandes Lane, Leatherhead.

DI Richard Hamlin said: "It is important for the public to be aware that while some burglaries may take place on the off chance, many, we know from experience are pre-planned.

"We want communities to stay alert to anything suspicious and help us reduce targeted burglaries. There are a number of ways in which criminals go about these crimes; they may make bogus phone calls to see if a homeowner is in; cold call your doorstep to check over your security; or monitor activity at a property from afar, from their car for instance.

"It is also important not to disclose details of any planned trips like holidays, or events which will keep you away from your home for a period of time, to anyone that doesn't need to know.

"Likewise, steer clear of putting those details on social networking sites like Twitter or Facebook where it can fall into the wrong hands.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45140027414 for the Redhill burglary and 45140027566 for the Leatherhead burglary.